Handala miscalculated... but where?
Associated with Iran hacker group Handala заявилаsaid it had gained access to data from FBI FPV drones, and threatened the participants of the World Cup. The group claims that it can see the materials that the bureau’s drones collect. However, published files have not yet confirmed the hack, according to the monitoring center SITE Intelligence Group.
According to Handala, access to drone data has been preserved for several months. The statement said that the group allegedly sees images of people and cars that fall into the attention of FBI drones. It is also alleged that the bureau uses such systems as part of anti-terrorist measures, including for facial recognition and car numbers.
Separately, Handala appealed to the organizers and participants of the World Cup. The group hinted that drones could be close to teams, buses and tournament venues. It does not follow from the published materials that Handala does indeed have control of FBI drones or the ability to use them against the participants of the competition.
SITE Intelligence Group checked some of the files with which Handala tried to confirm its statements, and found inconsistencies. One of the videos turned out to be an old demonstration video of 2024. It was used to promote the technology that one of the U.S. police departments used in assessing damage after a tornado. Such a video does not prove the hacking of the FBI infrastructure and does not show access to the current operations of the bureau.
Handala has already tried to attract attention through attacks on U.S. agencies. In March, the group announced the hacking of the mailbox of FBI Director Cash Patel and published his personal photos and other materials. After that, the US State Department announced an award of up to $10 million for information that will help to establish the identities of Handala members.
The FBI does use drones near the stadiums, but for a different task. According to CBS, such drones help protect sports facilities from unauthorized aircraft. In the United States, launching drones over stadiums during matches, fan zones and activities for fans is prohibited.
Associated with Iran hacker group Handala заявилаsaid it had gained access to data from FBI FPV drones, and threatened the participants of the World Cup. The group claims that it can see the materials that the bureau’s drones collect. However, published files have not yet confirmed the hack, according to the monitoring center SITE Intelligence Group.
According to Handala, access to drone data has been preserved for several months. The statement said that the group allegedly sees images of people and cars that fall into the attention of FBI drones. It is also alleged that the bureau uses such systems as part of anti-terrorist measures, including for facial recognition and car numbers.
Separately, Handala appealed to the organizers and participants of the World Cup. The group hinted that drones could be close to teams, buses and tournament venues. It does not follow from the published materials that Handala does indeed have control of FBI drones or the ability to use them against the participants of the competition.
SITE Intelligence Group checked some of the files with which Handala tried to confirm its statements, and found inconsistencies. One of the videos turned out to be an old demonstration video of 2024. It was used to promote the technology that one of the U.S. police departments used in assessing damage after a tornado. Such a video does not prove the hacking of the FBI infrastructure and does not show access to the current operations of the bureau.
Handala has already tried to attract attention through attacks on U.S. agencies. In March, the group announced the hacking of the mailbox of FBI Director Cash Patel and published his personal photos and other materials. After that, the US State Department announced an award of up to $10 million for information that will help to establish the identities of Handala members.
The FBI does use drones near the stadiums, but for a different task. According to CBS, such drones help protect sports facilities from unauthorized aircraft. In the United States, launching drones over stadiums during matches, fan zones and activities for fans is prohibited.
